American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

With A Host of Surprise Celebrity Appearances and A Fresh New Cast Available in Both Rated and Unrated Versions On Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on December 22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment An Irresistible All-New Slice of 'American Pie' Heats Up the Holidays! Trailer Link: http://americanpie.craveonline.com

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest hilarious new escapade from the ever-popular, long-running American Pie comedy franchise, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, comes to Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on December 22, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The newest release from the studio's highly-successful DVD Originals(TM) film line is packed with the high-spirited humor, raucous antics, and outrageously-inspired sex-capades that have become a hallmark of the American Pie films. In this newest adventure, a legendary guide to achieving guaranteed sexual success leads to unexpectedly hilarious predicaments in the funniest chapter yet.

American Pie veteran Eugene Levy (For Your Consideration ) returns as the befuddled but ever-wise Noah Levenstein. In addition, an array of pop culture celebrity cameos including glam rock band vocalist Bret Michaels of Poison (star of VH1 reality show "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels"), dancer/rapper/actor Kevin Federline ("Britney & Kevin: Chaotic"), and actors Rosanna Arquette (Desperately Seeking Susan), Tim Matheson (Animal House), C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders, The Hitcher), Christopher Knight ("The Brady Bunch"), Steve Railsback ("Helter Skelter," The Stunt Man), Robert Romanus (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds), Dustin Diamond ("Saved by the Bell") and other startling appearances keep the surprises and the laughs coming.

The American Pie franchise remains one of the most successful in the home entertainment industry, racking up sales of 35 million units in North America alone, and representing nearly $765 million in consumer spending in the past decade. The American Pie series represents one of Universal's top DVD Originals(TM) properties created especially for the burgeoning made-for-DVD market, placing three of the Top 10 best-selling live-action, non-family DVD premieres of all time, including American Pie Band Camp, American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and American Pie Presents: Beta House.

American Pie: The Book of Love stars Bug Hall (Camouflage), Kevin M. Horton (Big Game), YouTube personality Brandon Hardesty (Bart Got a Room), Beth Behrs ("Size Zero Heroes"), Melanie Papalia (Frankie and Alice), Jennifer Holland (Zombie Strippers), John Patrick Jordan (Porky's: The College Years), Cindy Busby (Picture This), Naomi Hewer (Left for Dead), Louisa Lytton ("EastEnders") and Nico McEown (Night at the Museum).

Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def allows viewers to experience every hilarious moment of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love in perfect picture and purest digital sound. American Pie Presents: The Book of Love on Blu-Ray(TM) Hi-Def also comes with the BD-Live Center, which allows fans access to exclusive content, the latest trailers and more!

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is priced at $39.98 SRP for Blu-ray Hi-Def and $29.98 SRP for DVD. Preorder close is December 1, 2009.

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   *$100,000 prize will be awarded in the form of a check to the winner.    BONUS FEATURES  

Both Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD version of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love include:

   --  Deleted Scenes   --  Gag Reel   --  From the Set - The film's funniest sequences are spotlighted.   --  On the Set of American Pie Presents: The Book of Love - An uncensored,       hilarious and energetic peek behind-the-scenes that showcases the       cast, the crew and the craziness involved in bringing the newest       American Pie to the screen.   --  Just the Tips: The Love Manual - The cast and crew of The Book of Love       offer up enlightening tips on love, relationships, and sex.   --  American Pie Trivia--Viewers can play along as actor Kevin M. Norton       (Nathan) tests the American Pie knowledge of the Book of Love cast and       crew.    --  American Pie-Cons--Profiles of Book of Love  "experts" including Bret       Michaels, Kevin Federline, Dustin Diamond, Christopher Knight, Robert       Romanus, Tim Matheson, Curtis Armstrong and others.     Bonus Features Exclusive-to-Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def include:    --  BD-LIVE - Allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new and       exciting exclusive online and interactive features, including My       Scenes Sharing and My Chat.    SYNOPSIS  

Rob, Nathan and Lube are three friends at Great Falls High determined to succeed in their mission of manhood and score with the ladies of their dreams. After some uproarious attempts with less than successful results, they accidentally discover a legendary guide to seduction hidden in the school library. It turns out to be a rarely-seen, often-sought manual about the secrets to sexual success, penned by some of the school's previous generations. But a few missing pages leads to hilarious surprises for everyone....including the alumni.

   CAST AND FILMMAKERS   Directed By: John Putch   Screenplay By: David H. Steinberg   Produced By: Mike Elliott   Director of Photography: Ross Berryman   Edited By: John Gilbert   Production Designer: Tony Devenyi   Costumes By: Cynthia Summers   Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco   Cast: Eugene Levy, Rosanna Arquette, Bug Hall, Kevin M. Horton, Brandon   Hardesty, Beth Behrs, Melanie Papalia, Jennifer Holland, John Patrick   Jordan, Louisa Lytton, Sherman Hemsley, Curtis Armstrong and Jim Wynorski.    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def   Street Date:  December 22, 2009   Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Selection Number: 63110180   Price:  $36.98   Running Time: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes/1 Hour and 34 Minutes   Layers:  BD-50   Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1   Rating: R (for strong pervasive crude sexual content, language and   drinking all involving teens) /Unrated   Technical Info: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Spanish and French DTS   Surround 5.1, English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   DVD   Street Date: December 22, 2009   Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios Home Entertainment   Selection Number: 63109579   Price:  $29.98   Running Time: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes/1 Hour and 34 Minutes   Layers:  DVD-9   Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1   Rating: R (for strong pervasive crude sexual content, language and   drinking all involving teens)   /Unrated   Technical Info: English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English   SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles    www.americanpiemovie.com   

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CONTACT: Evan Fong, Vice President, Publicity, Universal Studios Home
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Web Site: http://www.americanpiemovie.com/

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